Divisions
Scott R. Leykam, B.A.
Vice President for Athletics
B.A., Saint Mary’s College, 1995.
Karen Peters, M.S.
Deputy Athletic Director
B.A., New Mexico State University, 1993; M.S., University of Massachusetts, 1995.
Jason Brough, B.B.A.
Senior Associate Athletic Director
B.B.A., University of Portland, 2003.
Brian Dezzani, M.S.
Director of Recreational Services
B.S., University of California, Davis, 1986; M.S., Purdue University, 1988.
Jackie Greulich, M.B.A.
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Business Operations
B.S., Lynn University, 2006; M.B.A. California State East Bay, 2015.
Karina Handeland, M.A.
Senior Associate Athletic Director
B.A., Washington State University, 1999; M.A., Loyola Marymount University, 2012.
Mai Nhia Xiong-Chan, Ed.D.
Vice President for Enrollment Management, Marketing, & Web Services
B.A., University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire; M.A., Saint Catherine University; Ed.D. Hamline University.
Mackenzie Stick, M.P.A.
Dean of Admissions
B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; M.P.A., ibid.
Carrie Donnellan
Director of Admissions Enrollment Systems & Reporting
B.S., Eckerd College, 1997; M.B.A., University of Portland, 2010.
Erika Pepmeyer, M.C.I.S.
Director of Recruitment
B.A., Cornell College, 2004; M.C.I.S., Colorado State University, 2020.
Elizabeth Gilmore
Director of Creative Services
Janet K. Turner, B.A.
Director of Financial Aid
B.A., Washington State University.
Austyn Smith, M.S.
Assistant Vice President for Marketing Services
B.S., Brigham Young University; M.S., Northwestern University.
Katybeth Allen, M.A.
Director of Digital Marketing and Web
B.A., Tulane University, 2005; M.A. Pennsylvania State University, 2008.
Elizabeth Gilmore, B.F.A.
Director of Creative Services
B.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University.
Brian M. Thomason, C.P.A., M.B.A.
Vice President for Financial Affairs
B.B.A., Abilene Christian University, 1999; M.B.A., Auburn University, 2005.
Kenneth Pifer, C.P.A., B.A.
Associate Vice President for Finance & Controller
B.A., The Master's College, 1993.
Megan King
Associate Controller & Director of Accounting
Tracie Gerber
Director of Student Accounts
Dana Lopez, B.A.
Vice President for Human Resources
B.A., Loyola Marymount University, 2001.
Laura Barnard, M.B.A.
Director of Human Resources
B.B.A., Portland State University, 1997; M.B.A., University of Portland, 2020.
Joe Cates
Director of Facilities Services
Cathy Kelly
Director of Print and Mail Services
Greg Pitter, M.S.E.
Chief Information Officer
B.S., Willamette University, 1996; M.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1998; M.S.E., University of Pennsylvania, 2011.
Jacob Caniparoli
Director of Web & Enterprise Services
B.S. Northeastern University, 2009; M.B.A., University of Portland, 2014.
Joey Houck, B.A.
Director of Technical Services
B.A., California State University, Chico, 1996.
Alvin Sturdivant, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs & Inclusive Excellence
B.S., North Carolina State University; M.Ed., ibid; Ed.D., University of Vermont.
Colin Stewart, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Student Development & Dean of Students
B.S., Central Washington University; M.Ed., Seattle University; Ph.D., Illinois State University.
Tshombé Brown, B.A.
Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
B.A., Western Washington University.
Jeromy Koffler, Ed.D.
Director of Student Activities
B.A., St. Martin’s College, 1993; M.A., Stanford University, 1994; Ed.D., University of Portland, 2017.
Claire McIlwain, M.A.
Director of Moreau Center
B.A., Appalachian State University, 2013; M.A., Concordia University Portland, 2016.
Michael McNerney, M.S.
Director of Campus Safety
B.A., University of Portland; M.S., ibid.
Giannina Reyes-Giardiello, Ph.D.
Faculty Director of Center for Gender & Sexuality
B.A., Instituto Tecnologico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, 1998; M.S., New Mexico State University, 2000; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 2014.
Kaylin Soldat, M.N., F.N.P.-C.
Director of Student Health & Counseling Center
B.A., University of Portland; M.N., Oregon Health & Sciences University
Fr. Timothy Weed, C.S.C., Ed.D.
Director of Campus Ministry
B.S., Aquinas College, 2007; M.Div., University of Notre Dame, 2017; EdD., University of Portland, 2024.
Andrew Weingarten, Ed.D.
Director of Residence Life & Associate Dean of Students
B.A., La Salle University, 2008; M.S., Manhattan College, 2012; Ed.D., University of Portland, 2025.
Gregory Naleski, B.S.
Vice President for University Relations
B.S., Loyola University of Maryland.
Rev. Edwin H. Obermiller, C.S.C., M.Div.
Special Assistant to the Vice President for University Relations
B.A., Pontifical College Josephinum, 1988; M.Div., Jesuit School of Theology, 1994.
Kevin Dugan, B.A.
Associate Vice President Advancement & Campaign Director
B.A., University of Washington, 2001.
Connie Ozyjowski, M.B.A.
Assistant Vice President for Advancement Services
B.A., Coe College, 1985; M.B.A., University of Portland, 2013.
Gina M. Yazzolino, B.A.
Assistant Vice President of Constituent Engagement, Alumni & Parent Relations
B.A., University of Portland, 1996.
Shelly Davidson, B.B.A.
Director of University Relations & Strategic Initiatives
B.B.A., University of Massachusetts Amherst, 1995.
Sean Ducey, M.B.A.
Director of Summer Programs & Conferences
B.S., University of Portland, 2013; M.B.A. ibid, 2019.
Joseph D. Kaleel, B.A.
Director of University Events
B.A., Oregon State University, 1983.
Crystal Logan, M.S.
Director of Planned Giving
B.A., University of Oregon, 2003; M.S., University of Portland, 2005.
Kerry Lyles, M.B.A.
Director of Advancement Services
B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz; M.B.A., University of Portland.
Jessica Murphy Moo, M.F.A.
Editor of Portland Magazine & Director of Storytelling
B.A., College of the Holy Cross; M.F.A. Emerson College.